Administrative Director

Works collaboratively with departmental and organizational leadership to manage the daily operations of the department or division, ensuring the smooth delivery of healthcare services and overseeing key administrative functions, including human resources, finance, compliance, facilities, and patient services. Helps to develop and implement operational strategies that align with the organization's mission, vision and values. Leads a team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff to achieve the organization's goals.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions
-Under the organizational and Department leadership, determines overall vision, mission, direction, goals and objectives. Directs the strategic planning process, establishes and achieves long range goals, and ensures the implementation of strategic business plans.
-Leads the management team and staff fostering a positive and efficient work environment. Oversees hiring, training, and retention, ensuring adequate staffing levels.
-Engages with senior leadership to provide financial forecasting, long-term planning, and strategic recommendations. Establishes and achieves financial goals and measures, and ensures on-going financial performance.
-Monitors spending trends and identifies opportunities for cost optimization and process improvements. Monitors and evaluates existing services and ensures the development of programs and services to respond to market.
-Develops and manages programmatic initiatives for care improvement, cost reduction and network development. Oversees patient services and care delivery, ensuring positive patient experience.
-Ensures compliance with all healthcare regulations and standards. Continually assesses and improves the efficiency of systems and processes.
-Conducts space needs planning and oversees the design of space renovations for facilities. Identifies and resolves facility problems.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required and Master's Degree Related Field of Study is preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Experience:
Progressive experience in healthcare administration or hospital operations 5-7 years required and Previous Supervisory Experience 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Leadership and team-building skills.

• -Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle sensitive issues.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able to communicate effectively.

• Excellent negotiation skills for complex and sensitive agreements and contracts.

• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Proficiency in financial systems and data analytic tools.

• Ability to delegate and effectively supervise and plan for the timely and successful completion of objectives.

• Ability to work independently and to accept responsibility for complex and sensitive decision-making.

• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, financial management, and patient care quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic programs, manage competing priorities and deliver measurable results in a fast-paced setting

• Demonstrated success leading talent initiatives, mentoring and fostering leadership development within a complex academic health system

• Exceptional partnership and influence skills, with experience building strong relationships and driving collaboration across senior leadership, faculty and diverse stakeholder groups

• Strong leadership, project management and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to operate independently, build consensus and serve as a trusted advisor on strategic initiatives

Mass General Brigham's Center for Academic Development and Enrichment's (CADE) mission is to foster an equitable, opportunity-rich environment that supports career growth, skill development, and well-being across all sites and career stages - empowering faculty, APPs, trainees, and students to thrive.

CADE has offices organized to support three career pathways: Office for Research Careers, Office for Clinical Careers and Office for APP Careers. CADE also has support and enrichment offices and cores. They are the Office for Engagement and Enrichment, Office for Worklife Integration, Office for Career Transitions, The Leadership and Mentorship Core and The Data Analytics Core.

Together, these offices and cores create an environment that helps individuals thrive, advance their careers, and contribute meaningfully to patient care, research, education, and community engagement across Mass General Brigham.

The Administrative Director in the Leadership & Mentorship Core within CADE at Mass General Brigham (MGB) plays a critical role in advancing the strategic mission of fostering leadership development and cultivating a robust mentoring culture across the academic career continuum. Reporting to the Vice President for Research Strategy and Faculty Support this position oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of leadership and mentorship programs, collaborates with institutional leaders, and supports a culture that acknowledges mentorship as essential to academic success, professional satisfaction, and career advancement.

Working closely with CADE leadership and cross-departmental stakeholders, the Administrative Director will support efforts to create and maintain impactful programming, promote best practices in structured mentoring, and ensure the recognition and celebration of excellence in mentorship across MGB.

This role requires independence, strategic thinking, project management skills, and a strong understanding of research administration, data analytics, and academic organizational structures.

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.